DigiTech Genesis3 Owner's manual

Brand: DigiTech

Model: Genesis3

Category: Supplementary music equipment

Type: Owner's manual

GENETXTM

GUITAR

PROCESSOR

Users

Guide

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Manufacturer’s Name: DigiTech

Manufacturer’s Address: 8760 S. Sandy Parkway

Sandy,Utah 84070,USA

declares that the product:

Product name: Genesis3

Note:Product name may be suffixed by the letters EU,JA,UK and NP.

Product option: all (requires Class II power adapter that conforms to the requirements of

EN60065,EN60742,or equivalent.)

conforms to the following Product Specifications:

Safety: IEC60065 (1998)

EN 60065 (1993)

EMC: EN 55013 (1990)

EN 55020 (1991)

Supplementary Information:

The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 72/23/EEC and the

EMC Directive 89/336/EEC as amended by Directive 93/68/EEC.

DigiTech

8760 S.Sandy Parkway

Sandy,Utah 84070,USA

Date:May 4,2001

European Contact:

Your local DigiTech Sales and Service Office or

Harman Music Group

8760 South Sandy Parkway

Sandy,Utah 84070 USA

Ph:(801) 566-8800

Fax:(801) 568-7573

Warranty

We at DigiTech are proud of our products and back-up each one with the following warranty:

1.The warranty registration card must be mailed within ten days after purchase date to validate this war-

ranty.

2.DigiTech warrants this product,when used solely within the U.S., to be free from defects in materials and

workmanship under normal use and service.

3.DigiTech liability under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing defective materials that show evi-

dence of defect,provided the product is returned to DigiTech WITH RETURN AUTHORIZATION,where

all parts and labor will be covered up to a period of one year.A Return Authorization number may be

obtained from DigiTech by telephone.The company shall not be liable for any consequential damage as a

result of the product's use in any circuit or assembly.

4.Proof-of-purchase is considered to be the burden of the consumer.

5.DigiTech reserves the right to make changes in design,or make additions to,or improvements upon this

product without incurring any obligation to install the same on products previously manufactured.

6.The consumer forfeits the benefits of this warranty if the product's main assembly is opened and tam-

pered with by anyone other than a certified DigiTech technician or, if the product is used with AC volt-

ages outside of the range suggested by the manufacturer.

7.The foregoing is in lieu of all other warranties,expressed or implied,and DigiTech neither assumes nor

authorizes any person to assume any obligation or liability in connection with the sale of this product.In

no event shall DigiTech or its dealers be liable for special or consequential damages or from any delay in

the performance of this warranty due to causes beyond their control.

NOTE:The information contained in this manual is subject to change at any time without notification.Some

information contained in this manual may also be inaccurate due to undocumented changes in the product or

operating system since this version of the manual was completed.The information contained in this version of

the owner's manual supersedes all previous versions.

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Safety Information ..................................................................................I

Declaration of Conformity ..................................................................II

Warranty ..................................................................................................III

Table of Contents ..................................................................................IV

Section One - Introduction

Congratulations ......................................................................................1

Included Items ........................................................................................1

Features ....................................................................................................1

Quick Start ..............................................................................................2

A Guided Tour ........................................................................................3

The Front Panel..................................................................................3

The Rear Panel ..................................................................................5

Getting Started........................................................................................6

Making Connections ..............................................................................6

Mono/Stereo Set Up ........................................................................6

S/PDIF Digital Set Up........................................................................7

Applying Power ..................................................................................7

About the Genesis3 ..............................................................................7

Performance Mode............................................................................7

The Presets..........................................................................................7

Bypass Mode........................................................................................7

CD In (Jam-A-Long™)......................................................................8

Section Two - Editing Functions

Editing/Creating a Preset ......................................................................9

Amp Cabinet Modeling ....................................................................9

Amp Models ....................................................................................9

Cabinet Types..................................................................................9

Editing Amp Models and Cabinet Types ............................................10

Selecting the Amp/Cabinet Models ..............................................10

Adjusting the Amp Parameters ......................................................10

Cabinet Tuning/EQ Frequencies......................................................11

Creating HyperModels™ ................................................................11

Saving HyperModels™......................................................................12

Editing the Effects ..................................................................................13

Storing/Copying a Preset......................................................................14

Section Three - Effects

About the Effects....................................................................................15

Effects Definitions ..................................................................................15

Pickup-Wah..........................................................................................15

Compressor ........................................................................................15

Noise Gate..........................................................................................16

Whammy/IPS ......................................................................................16

Chorus/Mod........................................................................................17

Chorus ............................................................................................17

Flanger ............................................................................................17

Phaser..............................................................................................18

Triggered Flange ............................................................................18

Triggered Phaser............................................................................18

Tremolo ..........................................................................................18

Panner ............................................................................................18

Vibrato ............................................................................................19

Rotary Speaker..............................................................................19

AutoYa ............................................................................................19

YaYa ..................................................................................................19

SynthTalk ........................................................................................19

Envelope Filter ..............................................................................20

Detune ............................................................................................20

Pitch Shift........................................................................................20

Delay ....................................................................................................20

Reverb ..................................................................................................21

Section Four - Tutorial

Guided Example......................................................................................22

Choose a Preset ................................................................................22

Create a HyperModel ......................................................................22

Select the Green Channel Amp and Cabinet ........................22

Adjust the Green Channel Parameters ..................................22

Select the Red Channel Amp and Cabinet ............................23

Adjust the Red Channel Parameters........................................23

Tune the Cabinets ........................................................................23

Warp the Green and Red Channels Together ......................24

Save the HyperModel™..............................................................24

Select Models for the Preset Channels ..................................24

Edit the Preset....................................................................................25

Select the Pickup Type ......................................................................25

Turn the Wah Off ..............................................................................25

Turn the Compressor Off................................................................25

Turn the Whammy/IPS Off ..............................................................25

Adjust the Noise Gate......................................................................26

Select and Adjust the Chorus ........................................................26

Turn the Delay Off ............................................................................26

Select and Adjust the Reverb..........................................................27

Store the Preset......................................................................................27

“Busy” Display..........................................................................................28

Section Five - Other Functions

Assign Menu ............................................................................................28

Expression Pedal ................................................................................28

LFOs......................................................................................................29

Amp Footswitch ................................................................................29

Expression Parameter Assign List ..................................................29

Utilities......................................................................................................31

Tuner Mode ........................................................................................31

Output Mode......................................................................................32

Target System Setup..........................................................................32

Volume Pedal Update........................................................................32

V-Switch Sensitivity............................................................................32

Expression Pedal Calibration ..........................................................33

Bank Names........................................................................................33

MIDI ......................................................................................................34

MIDI Channel......................................................................................34

Bulk Dump ..........................................................................................34

MIDI Preset Dump............................................................................34

Hypermodel Amp Dump..................................................................35

MIDI Mapping......................................................................................35

MIDI Merge ........................................................................................35

Digital Output Level..........................................................................36

Dry Track ............................................................................................36

Factory Reset......................................................................................36

Foot Controller Options......................................................................37

GenEdit™ Editor/Librarian..................................................................37

PC..........................................................................................................37

Mac........................................................................................................37

Section Six - Appendix

Preset List ................................................................................................38

Continuous Controllers (CC) ............................................................39

MIDI Implementation ............................................................................40

Specifications............................................................................................41

Table of Contents

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the DigiTech Genesis3!

You now own one of the most powerful studio tools available anywhere. The Genesis3 is more than a professional

guitar amp modeling and effects processing system equipped with a digital output for direct recording. There is no

other direct recording device quite like the Genesis3 in the world.Sure the Genesis3 includes 16 of the most popular

guitar amp models,an acoustic guitar model, and a library full of different effects to choose from,but it goes far beyond

modeling and processing. Thanks to the technological break through provided by GeNetX™,the Genesis3 places the

power to create HyperModels™ as unique as your own DNA in your hands. The simple user interface provides

intuitive controls and an obvious operating system. Although the operating system is extremely simple, carefully reading

this User’s Guide will ensure that you get the most satisfaction out of your Genesis3.

Included Items

The utmost care was taken as your Genesis3 was being manufactured. Everything should be included and in perfect

working order. Please make sure that you have received the following items:

• Genesis3

• PSS3 Power Supply

• GENEDIT™ Editor/Librarian Software

• Users Guide

• Warranty Registration Card

Please take a moment to complete the Warranty Card or register on line at http://www.digitech.com/cgi-bin/regis-

ter.pl.The product registration is your safe guard in the unlikely event that your Genesis3 malfunctions. Save all pack-

ing materials and use them to return your Genesis3 should a problem arise.

Features

• GeNetX™ Technology

• Hypermodel™ Creation

• 16 Guitar Amp Models

• Acoustic Guitar Simulator

• Studio Quality Effects

• S/PDIF Digital Output

• Dry Track Capability

• Full MIDI Implementation

• 24 bit A/D/A Conversion

• Chromatic Tuner

• GENEDIT™ Editor/Librarian Software

• External Power Supply

• 48 Factory/48 User Presets

• Control X Foot Controller Option

Introduction

Quick Start

We have included this handy Quick Start guide for those of you who are anxious to get started and prefer to play now

and read later.

Making Connections:

Connect your instrument to the input jack on the rear panel of the Genesis3. Connect the LEFT and/or RIGHT

Outputs to the input(s) of your mixer.

Apply Power:

Turn the OUTPUT LEVEL knob on the rear panel of the Genesis3 all the way down (counter clockwise). Connect

the plug of the power supply to the power jack on the Genesis3. Connect the other end of the power supply to an

AC outlet. Press the POWER switch located on the rear panel of the Genesis3 to the on position. Turn your mixer’s

power switch to the on position and adjust the channel faders to their nominal position (0 dB). Gradually increase the

Genesis3’s OUTPUT LEVEL knob to achieve the desired level. Be sure that the input(s) of your mixer are not

clipping.If clipping occurs, reduce either the level of the Genesis3’s OUTPUT LEVEL or the channel trim pots on

your mixer.

Select the Desired Output Mode:

Select either Mono or Stereo as your Output Mode in the Utility menu. To do this, press the AMP SAVE and

STORE buttons simultaneously.This will take you into the Utility menu. Press the TAP-IT or EDIT buttons until

MONO or STEREO appears in the display. Turn the DATA/PRESET Knob to select MONO or STEREO .

Select Target System Setup:

The Genesis3 needs to know the type of amplification system it will be used with. From the previous Output selection

step,press the EDIT button once. This takes you to the Target System Setup menu. Use the DATA/PRESET Knob

to select the amplification system you will be using the Genesis3 with (see page 32 for more information about Target

System Setup). Press the AMP SAVE and STORE buttons simultaneously to return the Genesis3 to Performance

mode.

Select Preset:

The Genesis3 comes loaded with 48 pre-programmed factory presets,and 48 user presets. From the factory, the user

presets are exact duplicates of the factory presets. This allows you to experiment without running the risk of losing

any of the original sounds contained in the Genesis3. Rotate the DATA/PRESET knob to select different Presets.

Once you have found presets that suit your taste, you can alter the sounds to your specific needs.

Customize Your Sound:

Rotate the AMP MODEL knob (1) to change Amp Models for the selected Amp Channel. Push down the Warp

knob (12) to select one of two Amp Channels. Rotate the CABINET knob (11) to select Cabinet Models to be

applied to the Amp Model. Rotate the GAIN knob (13a) to adjust the amount of distortion,the TREBLE,MID,and

BASS knobs (13b,c,& d) to adjust the EQ, and the AMP LEVEL knob (13e) to adjust the volume of the selected

Amp Channel. Rotate the WARP knob (16) to combine the characteristics of the Amp and Cabinet Models selected

for the Green and Red Amp Channels. In performance mode,the five knobs (a,b, c, d,& e) located directly beneath the

Display adjust the modulation speed or pitch amount, modulation depth,modulation level,delay level,and reverb level.

Press the EDIT button (3) to access all effects and parameters. Successive presses of the EDIT button advance

through each effect module. The selected effect is indicated by the effect LEDs (4).The Effect Parameter knobs beneath

the display adjust the parameters of the selected effect.

Note: Keep in mind the user presets are duplicates of the factory presets,so don’t be afraid to experiment.

Introduction

Guided Tour

Front Panel

1.Amp Model - This knob is used to select the Amp Model for the active green or red amp channel (indicated by the

color of the amp parameter LEDs). One green and one red LED light indicating the selected Amp

Models for both Channels. If both Amp Channel’s have the same Amp Model selected, one yellow

LED lights.

2.Tap-It -This button is used to synchronize the Delay repeats with the tempo of the music. Tapping this button sets

the Delay time at the rate in which it is tapped. Press TAP-IT and EDIT simultaneously to access the

Assign menu. When in Utility mode, TAP-IT selects the previous menu. When in Store or Amp Save

mode, TAP-IT selects the previous character when naming presents and user HyperModels™.

3. Edit - This button is used to edit selected effects. The effect LEDs indicated the selected effect. Successive presses

of the Edit button advance through all available effects. Press EDIT and TAP-IT simultaneously to access the

Assign menu. When in Utility mode, EDIT selects the next menu. When in Store or Amp Save mode, EDIT

selects the next character when naming presents and user HyperModels™.

4. Effects LEDs - In performance mode, the effect LEDs provide a visual indication of the active effects in the the

selected preset. In Edit mode,they indicate the effect currently selected for editing.

5. Effect Parameter knobs - In Performance mode,these knobs control the most commonly adjusted effect

parameters. In Edit mode, these knobs adjust the parameters of the selected effect.

a. Speed/Amount/P1 - In Performance mode,this knob adjusts the Speed of the selected Modulation effect,

or the Amount of the selected Pitch Shift or Detune effects. In Edit mode,this knob

adjusts the first parameter of the selected effect.

b. Speed/Amount/P2 - In Performance mode, this knob adjusts the Depth of the selected Modulation effect.

In Edit mode, this knob adjusts the second parameter of the selected effect.

PICKUP - WAH PRESET VALUE DATA / PRESET

COMP - GATE

WHAMMY / IPS

CHORUS / MOD

DELAY

REVERB

EDITTAP-IT SPEED / AMOUNT DEPTH MOD LEVEL DELAY LEVEL REVERB LEVEL

P1 P2 P3 P4 P5

AMP SAVE STORE

UTILITY

ASSIGN

Introduction

c.Mod Level/P3 - In Performance mode,this knob adjusts the Modulation level or mix. In Edit mode,this

knob adjusts the third parameter of the selected effect.

d. Delay Level/P4 - In Performance mode, this knob adjusts the Delay level of the selected preset. In Edit

mode, this knob adjusts the fourth parameter of the selected effect.

e.Reverb/P5 - In Performance mode,this knob adjusts the Reverb level of the active preset. In Edit mode,

this knob adjusts the fifth parameter of the selected effect.

6.Alpha-numeric Display - In Performance mode, the display shows the selected preset name,bank names when

changing banks,and momentarily flashes the active Amp Channel when the Amp Channel

is changed. In Edit mode, the display shows the selected effect. As Effect Parameter

knobs are turned,the display shows the parameter name that corresponds to the knob

being turned.In Tuner mode,the display provides sharp or flat indications.

7. Numeric Display - In Performance mode,the display shows the selected preset number. In Edit mode,the display

shows the current value for the selected parameter. In Tuner mode,the display shows the note

being played.

8. Data/Preset -This knob is used to select presets,change the on/off status of the selected effect, adjust selections in

the Utility menu,and change alpha-numeric characters in the naming process.

9.Amp Save - This button is used to store any changes made to the characteristics of Amps and Cabinets (tone, gain,

level,amp type, cabinet type, warp, or cabinet tuning) as HyperModels™ for later retrieval or warping.

It is also used in conjunction with the Store button to access the Utility menu.

10. Store -This button is used to save custom settings to the User Presets.Pressing this button once allows you to

name the Preset.The second press allows you to choose the User Preset location where the custom

settings will be stored,and the third press of the Store button saves the settings to the selected User

Preset location.The Store button is also used in conjunction with the Amp Save button to access the

Utility menu.

11. Cabinet Select - Rotating this knob will select the Cabinet Model for the currently active Green or Red Amp

Channel (indicated by the color of the Amp Parameter LEDs).The LEDs surrounding this knob

will light one green and one red to indicate the currently selected Cabinet Models for both

Channels.If both Channels have the same Cabinet Model selected,the LED of the selected

Model will light yellow.

12.Warp/Channel Select - Rotating this knob creates hybrid amps by warping the characteristics of the selected

green and red Amp and Cabinet Models together.Pressing this knob alternates between

selecting the Green,Red,and Yellow (Warped) Channels.(indicated by the color of the

Amp Parameter LEDs) for Amp/Cabinet selection, and editing purposes.

13.Amp Parameters -These knobs adjust the tonal characteristics for the Amp Model in the currently selected Amp

Channel.The LEDs associated with each of these knobs will light either green or red indicating

the currently selected Amp Channel. Press the Warp knob to select between the Green or

Red Channel.

a. Gain - Adjusts the amount of drive or distortion content for the Amp Model in the currently selected Amp

Channel.

b. Bass -Adjusts the amount of low frequency enhancement for the Amp Model in the currently selected Amp

Channel.

c.Mid - Adjusts the amount of midrange frequency enhancement for the Amp Model in the currently selected

Amp Channel.

d.Treble -Adjusts the amount of high frequency enhancement for the Amp Model in the currently selected

Amp Channel.

e.Amp Level -Adjusts the individual volume level for the Amp Model in the currently selected Amp Channel.

Introduction

Rear Panel

1. Input - Connect your instrument to this jack.

2. CD In - Use an 1/8” stereo plug to connect this jack to the output of a tape or CD player.This allows you to jam

along with a recording through the same amplification system.

3. Output Level -This knob controls the overall volume level of the Genesis3.

4. Headphone Output - Connect stereo headphones to this jack. Do not connect a mono plug here as doing so

may damage the output driver.

5. Left/Right Outputs - Connect one of these jacks to a channel input on your mixer for mono applications,or both

of these jacks to two channel inputs on your mixer for stereo applications. Be sure to select

the desired output mode from the Utility menu.See page 32 for more information on

selecting the output mode.

6. MIDI/FC Switch -This switch is used to select whether the MIDI In/FC jack will be used as a MIDI Input,or for

the optional DigiTech Control X Foot Controller.When this switch is in, the MIDI In/FC jack is

configured to receive standard MIDI messages.When this switch is out,the MIDI In/FC jack is

configured to provide phantom power and receive messages from the DigiTech Control X foot

Controller.

7. MIDI In/FC Jack - Connect either the Control X Foot Controller,or the MIDI Out of your computer or MIDI

controller to this jack for remotely controlling or programming the Genesis3.

NOTE: Be sure to set the MIDI/FC selector switch to MIDI before connecting any MIDI device.

Failing to do so may damage the MIDI device.

8. MIDI Out/Thru - Connect from this jack to either the MIDI Input on your computer for sending information from

the Genesis3 to the computer, or to the MIDI Input on other MIDI devices you wish to control.

NOTE: To pass incoming MIDI data through the Genesis3,MIDI merge must be ON. Turn MIDI

merge on in the Utility menu. See page 35 for more information.

9. S/PDIF Digital Output - This is the digital output from the Genesis3.The signal at this output is in a stereo digital

format, and is to be connected to a digital S/PDIF input found on digital recording devices

or digital mixers.

NOTE: Do not connect the S/PDIF output to analog auxiliary, CD, phono, or tape inputs on

consumer electronic devices.It is not compatible with these inputs.

10. Power Jack - Connect only the provided PSS3 power supply to this jack.

11. Power Switch -This switch is used to turn the power to the Genesis3 on and off.

Introduction

Getting Started

Making Connections

Before connecting the Genesis3 to external equipment,make sure that the amplifier powering your speakers is turned

off,and that the power switch on the Genesis3 is off.

There are several different connection options available when using the Genesis3.You may run mono into one channel,

stereo into two channels, connect digitally to the input of a digital recorder or mixer, or a combination of these.The

illustration below depicts the mono/stereo setup connections.

Mono/Stereo Setup

Introduction

S/PDIF Digital Set Up

The Genesis3 includes a S/PDIF digital output allowing direct connections to digitally equipped devices.Connect from

the S/PDIF output of the Genesis3 to the S/PDIF input on your digital mixer or recorder.You must have S/PDIF inputs

on the receiving device in order to use this output.You may use the analog and digital outputs of the Genesis3 simulta-

neously. Be sure to use a shielded 75 ohm or RCA video cable when connecting the Digital Output.

NOTE: Do not connect the S/PDIF output to analog auxiliary, CD, phono, or tape inputs on consumer

electronic devices.It is not compatible with these inputs.

Applying Power

Once the audio connections have been made,turn the OUTPUT LEVEL located on the rear panel of the Genesis3

all the way down (counterclockwise). Press the POWER switch on the rear panel. Select your desired Output mode

in the Genesis3’s Utility menu (see page 32 for more on selecting the Output mode). Select the appropriate Target

System Setup option in the Utility menu (see page 32 for more on selecting the Target System Setup). Turn your mixer

and the amp powering your speakers to the on position. Set the channel faders of your mixer to the nominal level (0

dB).Gradually turn the OUTPUT LEVEL of the Genesis3 up to achieve the desired volume level.

About the Genesis3

Performance Mode

When you first turn on the Genesis3,it will power up in Performance mode.This is the top level mode and the mode

used while you are performing.While in Performance mode, the display will show the currently selected preset name

and number and the 5 knobs directly beneath the display adjust the parameters labeled directly above them. The effect

LEDs will indicate which effects are active in the selected preset.From Performance mode, you have access to all of the

presets within the Genesis3.

The Presets

Presets are numbered locations of programmed sounds which reside in the Genesis3.The Genesis3 comes with 48

Factory and 48 User Presets available.The Factory Presets will not allow you to store any changes to them.The User

Presets are locations where your creations may be stored. From the factory, the 48 User Presets are exact duplicates

of the 48 Factory Presets.This allows you to make your own Presets without the worry of losing any of the sounds

that originally came with the Genesis3. When you select a Preset,the name will be shown in the alpha-numeric Display,

and the preset number will be shown in the red numeric Display. An LED in the lower right corner of the numeric

Display indicates whether you are in a User or Factory Preset.To select a preset,rotate the Data knob.

After selecting a Preset,all Parameter values will correspond to the values of the knobs at the time the Preset was

stored.The current position of the effect parameter and amp parameter knobs will not reflect the values that you are

hearing.The knobs must be turned before the Genesis3 will update the parameter value to the position of the knob.

Bypass Mode

The Genesis3 does not have a total bypass function available from the front panel.All effects can be bypassed

individually using the Effect Edit functions.The Amp Modeling can be bypassed by selecting Direct as the Amp Model.

The optional Control X foot controller has the ability to bypass all Modeling and Effects within the Genesis3,thus

providing a clean,unprocessed signal.

Introduction

CD In (Jam-Along™)

The CD input allows you to connect a Tape, CD, or MP3 player to the Genesis3,and jam with your favorite artists.The

signal from your player is output through the left and right, and headphone outputs of the Genesis3. To use the CD

INPUT feature, do the following:

1. Connect the headphone output of your player to the CD INPUT.

NOTE: Use a 1/8” stereo cable.

2. Press play on your Tape, CD, or MP3 player.

3. Adjust the volume.

4. Adjust the Genesis3’s OUTPUT LEVEL.

Introduction

Editing Functions

Editing/Creating a Preset

The Genesis3 was designed to make the process of sound creation easy and intuitive. Because the Genesis3 provides

both Amp Modeling and Effects Processing,the editing functions have been divided into the Amp/Cabinet Modeling

section and the Effects section.The GeNetX™ technology contained in the Genesis3 allows you to go much further

than mere Amp Modeling. GeNetX™ lets you create your own Model by combining the characteristics of any two Amp

or Cabinet Models,and storing this custom creation to a User HyperModel™ location.When editing either the

Amp/Cabinet Modeling or the Effects section,you must start with one of the User or Factory Presets.It is not possible

to start with a completely empty Preset.The Preset you begin with does not necessarily need to be the location which

you intend to have it reside,as you can save your creation to any User Preset location during the store process.To

begin creating a Preset, you will have to select a Preset which will be your starting point by rotating the DATA knob.

Amp/Cabinet Modeling

Once you have selected a Preset you wish to edit,you can select the Amp Models and Cabinet Types for your Preset.

Amp/Cabinet Modeling is a technology which applies the tone of one of several vintage or modern Amp Models and

Cabinet Types to your guitar signal. The Genesis3 includes 16 popular Amp Models, and 1 Acoustic Guitar Simulation.

These Models are capable of producing the smoothest of the blues tones to the full shred of a cranked up stack.

Separate Model types,Gain, EQ,and Level settings can be set for each Amp Channel of every Preset. Your choices

include:

Amp Models

The Genesis3 includes CIT™ (Cabinet Imaging Technology,the most advanced and flexible Speaker Cabinet Modeling

ever designed.There are 14 different types of simulated Speaker Cabinets Models which can be applied to the selected

Amp Model.Cabinet choices include:

Cabinet Types

Marshall® is a registered trademark of Marshall Amplification Plc. Vox® is a registered trademark of Korg UK. Fender, Matchless, HiWatt, and

Mesa Boogie, are trademarks of their respective companies and are in no way associated with DigiTech.

DIRECT 1- Turns the cabinet modeling off

AM2x12 2- American 2x12

BR4X12 3- Marshall 4x12

V 4X12 4- Vintage 30 4x12

BR2x12 5- Jennings (Vox AC30) 2x12

TWD112 6- `57 Tweed 1x12

BL2X12 7- Blonde 2x12

FN4X12 8- Fane 4x12

GR4X12 9- Greenback 4x12

BQ4X12 10 - Boutique 4x12

AM4X10 11 - American 4x10

65 112 12 - Deluxe 1x12

JAZ115 13 - Pro 1x15

GEN412 14 - GeNetX™ 4x12

GEN212 15 - GeNetX™ 2x12

USER U1-U9- User Cabinet Locations

DIRECT 1- Turns the amp modeling off

BLKFAC 2- Based on a Fender Twin Reverb

BOUTIQ 3- Based on a Matchless DC30

RECTIF 4- Based on a Mesa Dual Rectifier

HOTROD 5- Based on a Mesa Boogie Mark IIC

TWEED 6- Based on a `57 Fender Tweed Deluxe

BRTCMB 7- Based on a ‘63 Vox AC30 Top Boost

BRTSTK 8- Based on a ‘78 Marshall Master Volume

CRUNCH 9- Based on a overdriven tube amp combo

HIGAIN 10 - Based on a Johnson JM150

MODGAN 11 - Based on a Marshall JCM900

FUZZ 12 - Based on a vintage fuzz distortion pedal

BASSMN 13 - Based on a ‘59 Fender Bassman

ACOUST14 - Flat top acoustic guitar simulation

CLNTUB 15 - Based on a clean tube combo

BLUES 16 - Based on a overdriven blues combo

HIWATG 17 - Based on a Hiwatt 50 stack

USER U1-U9 - User Amp Locations

Editing Functions

Editing Amp Models and Cabinet Types

Each Preset in the Genesis3 is equipped with a Green, Red,and Yellow (Warped) Amp Channel.The Green and Red

Amp Channels include individually assignable Amp Models, Cabinet Types, Gain,EQ, and Level settings.Each Green and

Red Cabinet can also be tuned,meaning that you can select the Cabinet’s resonant frequency. Once these Parameters

have been adjusted,the characteristics selected for the Green and Red channels can then be Warped together resulting

in a completely new HyperModel™.

Selecting the Amp/Cabinet Models

The procedure for selecting an Amp or Cabinet Model for the Green and Red Channels is as follows:

1.Press the WARP knob to select the Green Channel indicated by the LEDs next to the Amp Parameter knobs

lighting green.

2.Rotate the AMP MODEL knob to select the Green Amp Model.As the knob is rotated,a green LED will indicate

the selected Amp Model and the Amp name will appear in the alpha-numeric Display. See the Amp/Cabinet

Modeling section on page 9 for a complete list of Amp Models.

3.Rotate the CABINET knob to select the Green Cabinet Model.As the knob is rotated,a green LED will indicate

the selected Cabinet Model and the Cabinet name will appear in the alpha-numeric Display. See the Amp/Cabinet

Modeling section on page 9 for a complete list of Cabinet Models.

4.Press the WARP knob again until all Amp Parameter LEDs turn Red indicating that the Amp Parameters for the

Red Channel have been accessed.Then repeat steps 2 and 3 for selecting the Red Channel Amp and Cabinet

Models.

Adjusting the Amp Parameters

The Gain,EQ, and Level Parameters can be adjusted individually for the Green and Red Amp Channels.The Gain

ranges from 0(0) to 99 (99).The Bass,Mid,and Treble EQ range from -12 (-12 dB) to 12 (+12 dB).The Level

ranges from 0(0) to 99 (99).The procedure for adjusting the Amp Parameters is as follows:

1.Press the WARP knob until all Amp Parameter LEDs light green.This indicates that you have accessed the Amp

Parameters for the Green Channel.

2.Rotate the GAIN knob to adjust the distortion drive for the Green Amp Channel.

3.Rotate the BASS knob to adjust the low frequency enhancement for the Green Amp Channel.

4.Rotate the MID knob to adjust the Mid range frequency enhancement for the Green Amp Channel.

5.Rotate the TREBLE knob to adjust the high frequency enhancement for the Green Amp Channel.

6.Rotate the LEVEL knob to adjust the volume for the Green Amp Channel.

7.Press the WARP knob again until all Amp Parameter LEDs turn Red indicating that the Amp Parameters for the

Red Channel have been accessed.Then repeat steps 2 through 6 for adjusting the Red Amp Channel.

Editing Functions

Cabinet Tuning/EQ Frequencies

The resonant frequency of the selected speaker cabinets can also be individually tuned.Cabinet Tuning ranges from

-1™0 (one octave below) to 1™0 (one octave above). You can change the center frequencies of the amp EQ for the

selected amp channel. The procedure for tuning the cabinets and changing the EQ center frequency is as follows:

1.Press and hold the WARP knob down.Release the Warp knob after about 2 seconds when the Display reads

CABTUN (Cabinet Tuning).

2.Rotate the P1 knob to adjust the tuning of the Green Cabinet (GT) and the P5 knob to adjust the tuning of the

Red Cabinet (RT).

3.Rotate the P2 knob to adjust the Bass center frequency (50-300Hz),the P3 knob to adjust the mid-range center

frequency (300-5kHz),and the P4 knob to adjust the treble center frequency (500-8kHz) for the selected channel.

The selected Cabinet’s Channel is indicated by the amp parameter LEDs lighting either green or red. Successive

presses of the WARP knob selects either the Green or Red Cabinet for EQ adjustments.

4.Once the desired tuning has been selected for both Green and Red Cabinets,press and hold the WARP knob

again to exit the Cabinet tuning function.

Creating HyperModels™

Once the Green and Red Amp Models and Cabinet types have been selected and the Amp Parameters and Cabinet

Tuning have been adjusted,GeNetX™ technology allows you to do something amazing.The characteristics of each

Amp and Cabinet used in the Green and Red Channels can actually be combined or “Warped” to create a

completely new Amp HyperModel™.The procedure for Warping the Green and Red Amps together is as follows:

1.Rotate theWARP knob to smoothly combine the Amps and Cabinets assigned to the Green and Red Channels

together. Rotating counterclockwise will add more of the Green Channel characteristics,and clockwise will add

more of the Red Channel characteristics.

EDIT

Editing Functions

Saving HyperModels™ (Amp Save)

When you have obtained the desired blend of the Green and Red Channels,you now must perform the Amp Save

procedure to create your new HyperModel™ for future use.This Hypermodel™ can be saved in one of 9 User

Hypermodel™ locations.Your new Hypermodel™ can then be selected for use in either the Green or Red Amp

Channel,and can even be Warped again with any other Factory Amp Model or User Hypermodel™.The Amp Save

procedure is as follows:

1.Press the AMP SAVE button once.The AMP SAVE button will begin to flash and the Display will read NEWAMP.

The Nof NEWAMP will be flashing indicating that you can now name your HyperModel™.

2.Rotate the DATA knob to select the desired alpha-numeric character.

3.Press the EDIT button to move to the next character (to the right),or press the TAP-IT button to select the

previous character (to the left).

4.Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the desired Hypermodel™ name is shown in the Display.

5.Press the AMP SAVE button again to select one of the 9 User HyperModel™ locations. If the Genesis3 has any

unused HyperModel™ locations available,the Display will read EMPTY U1.The U1 will be flashing indicating that

this is the first available location for your new creation to be stored.If all 9 Hypermodel™ locations are filled,the

Genesis3 will default to the first Hypermodel™ location and will display the name of Hypermodel™ stored in the

number 1 location.

6.Use the DATA knob to select the User location where the Hypermodel™ will be saved.If all locations have been

used,the Display will show the name of the HyperModel™ about to be overwritten.

7.Once the desired location has been selected,press the Amp Save button again to complete the Amp Save

procedure.

Pressing the STORE button at any time during the Amp Save procedure will abort the process.

Note: The Amp Save procedure only saves Amp/Cabinet combinations to the User Hypermodel™ locations. It does

not store any changes or the new Hypermodel™ to the currently selected Preset.See page 14 for

information on storing changes to a Preset.

Editing Functions

Editing the Effects

The Genesis3 contains a comprehensive library of fully programmable,studio quality Effects. The Effects section is

accessed with the EDIT button.Successive presses of the EDIT button will advance through all available effects in a

Preset.The effect LEDs will light one at a time to indicate the selected Effect.When you have selected the desired

effect,you have up to 5 Parameters which can be edited using the effect parameter knobs.Rotating the DATA knob

will turn the selected effect on or off.The 5 knobs located directly beneath the Display will adjust the Parameters

associated with the selected effect. When a knob is turned,the corresponding Parameter name will appear in the green

alpha-numeric Display and the Parameter value will be shown in the red numeric Display.

Rotating the effect parameter knobs will increase or decrease the value of the corresponding parameter and you will

hear the change in real time.When parameter values have been changed,the Store LED will light indicating the preset

has been modified and must be stored in order to retain your changes (see page 14 for more on the store procedure).

Changing Presets,or turning the power off before storing any changes will erase your changes and revert to the stored

values for the selected preset.When the preset has been edited to your liking,you may store your settings to any of

the 48 user preset locations.

PICKUP - WAH PRESET VALUE DATA / PRESET

COMP - GATE

WHAMMY / IPS

CHORUS / MOD

DELAY

REVERB

EDITTAP-IT SPEED / AMOUNT DEPTH MOD LEVEL DELAY LEVEL REVERB LEVEL

P1 P2 P3 P4 P5

AMP SAVE STORE

UTILITY

ASSIGN

Editing Functions

Storing/Copying a Preset

When editing a Preset,the Store LED will light indicating that you have changed a Parameter and need to store the

changes.Once you have modified the Amp Models, Cabinet types,and Effect Parameters to your liking,you can store

your creation to a User Preset location.The following steps outline the procedure for storing a Preset:

1.Press the STORE button once and the Genesis3 will enter a naming mode.The first letter of the currently loaded

Preset name will begin to flash.

2.Rotate the DATA knob to select the desired alpha-numeric character.

3.Press the EDIT button to select the next character to the right,and press the TAP-IT button to select the previ-

ous character to the left.

4.Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the desired Preset name shows in the Display.

5.Once you have entered the desired name for the Preset,press the STORE button again.The current Preset loca-

tion will flash in the numeric Display.This is asking you to select a User Preset location where your new sound will

reside.

6.Select the User Preset location using the DATA knob.

7.Press the STORE button again to complete the Store process.

The procedure for copying one Preset to another Preset location is the same. Simply begin by selecting the Preset that

you want to copy, then follow the steps listed above.

Pressing the AMP SAVE button at any time during the Store procedure will abort the Store process.

POWERON / OFF DIGITAL OUT MIDI OUT/THRU MIDI IN/FC MIDI FC RIGHT OUT LEFT OUT OUTPUT LEVEL CD INPUT

Editing Functions

Effects

About the Effects

The Genesis3 can be thought of as several different “virtual” amps combined with a studio full of high quality effects.

The following chart shows the order of the effects and Amp Modeling in the Genesis3.

Effect Definitions

Each Effect within the Genesis3 is fully programmable to suit your personal tastes and application.Understanding how

these Effects will alter the sound,and how each Parameter will alter the Effect will help you achieve the sound you are

looking for.The following overview of the Genesis3’s effects outlines what each Effect and Parameter does.

Pickup-Wah

The Pickup Simulator applies the warmth and thickness of a double coil humbucker pickup to a single coil guitar, or

the unique, crisp sound of a single coil pickup to a guitar with a humbucker.This allows you to have the best of both

worlds without ever changing guitars.When the Pickup Effect is selected, rotating the DATA knob will turn the Pickup

Simulator off (PICKUP OF),or select the type of simulation including SC>HB (Gives a single coil pick up the warm

tone of a humbucker),and HB>SC (Gives a humbucker the unique sound of a single coil).

A Wah is an effect controlled by the Expression Pedal.A Wah applies a boost in gain to a narrow band of frequencies.

As the Expression Pedal is rocked back and forth,the center frequency receiving the boost is swept up and down

making the guitar sound as if it is saying “Wah.” The Wah is engaged and disengaged by applying pressure to the V-

Switch located under the toe of the Expression Pedal. See Page 32 for more information regarding the V-Switch.

Wah On/Off -The DATA knob engages and disengages the Wah effect.

Wah Type -The P1 knob selects the type of Wah.Values include: CRY (Cry Wah is a traditional sounding Wah),

BOTIQU (Boutique Wah is a wide sweeping Wah with a more modern sound) and FULRNG (Full Range

Wah sweeps the entire spectrum of audible frequencies).

Wah Minimum - The P2 knob is used to select the minimum point the Wah (WAHMIN) will reach in the toe up

position of the Expression Pedal. Ranges from 0to 99.

Wah Maximum - The P3 knob is used to select the maximum point the Wah (WAHMAX) will reach in the toe down

position of the Expression Pedal. Ranges from 0to 99.

Compressor

A Compressor can be used to increase sustain, and tighten up guitars.A Compressor sets boundaries for a signal’s

strength.When a signal exceeds the set boundary, it is forced back into the set boundary.As the signal fades to a point

where it no longer exceeds the boundary, the compressor expands the signal strength and increases sustain.

Compression Parameters are as follows:

Comp On/Off -The DATA knob engages and disengages the Compressor when the Compressor is selected.

Attack -The P1 knob adjusts the length of time it takes for the Compressor to respond to a signal exceeding the

Threshold. Values include:fast,meDIUM,and slOw.

Ratio -The P2 knob adjusts the input to output ratio once the Threshold has been exceeded.For instance, a Ratio of

4 to 1 means that a signal exceeding the Threshold by 4 dB will only be allowed 1 dB of increased output.

Higher settings yield a tighter, sound and increase sustain.Lower settings allow better dynamics.Ranges

include:¡2-1 (1.2:1), ¡5-1 (1.5:1),¡8-1 (1.8:1),™0-1 (2:1),™5-1 (2.5:1),£0-1 (3:1), ¢0-1 (4:1),∞0-1

(5:1),•0-1 (8:1), 10-1 (10:1),20-1 (20:1),and INF-1 (infinity:1).

Effects

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